Rural hideaways most sought after UK holiday
Rustic stays in idyllic settings, surrounded by nature, proved to be the most popular on Airbnb’s wish-list during 2020 and this year looks set to be the same with demand for holidays around the UK outstripping supply.
Airbnb revealed the most ‘wish-listed’ homes around the UK are properties off the beaten track.
This is perfect for all those landowners who have taken our advice over the past couple of years, to prepare ahead of Brexit, and diversify into areas such as tourism. We saw a 100 per cent increase in the amount of holiday accommodation planning applications successfully gained for clients in 2020.
It isn’t too late for those considering diversifying into tourism. The average straightforward planning application for holiday accommodation takes up to 12 weeks with our expert team. We are fortunate that local authorities’ planning committees have continued their important work throughout lockdown restrictions and so there is no backlog in the application process.
Our team of professional chartered surveyors have a long, successful, track record in helping farmers diversify. If you would like us to give you advice on which type of diversification would work best on your farm please get in touch.
Richard Corbett, partner in Roger Parry & Partners' Oswestry office
